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680 MW BESS operating in Riverside, CA — California Independent System Operator
680 MW
Nameplate Capacity
5
Generators
units
Batteries
Technology
2024
Operating Since
Coordinates
33.7390, -117.1695
County
Riverside, CA
Nearby Plants
| Field | EIA | GEM | Wikidata |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operator | Nova Power, LLC | — | — |
| Owner(s) | Nova Power, LLC | — | — |
| Status | Operating | — | — |
Menifee Power Bank is a 680 MW battery energy storage system (BESS) located in Riverside County, California. The facility, owned and operated by Nova Power, LLC, began operating in 2024. It consists of 5 generators utilizing lithium-ion batteries (LIB) to store electricity. The plant's total storage capacity is 920 MWh, providing a duration of 4 hours at its full power output. The primary fuel type is listed as "MWH," indicating that the plant draws electricity from the grid to charge its batteries.
The Menifee Power Bank operates within the California Independent System Operator (CAISO) balancing authority and the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) NERC region. It is the 5th largest power plant in California out of 112, and the 36th largest in the United States out of 514. The plant's size and location have made it a subject of interest in industry and grid-related news, with 5 news articles published about it.
Generated from EIA, GEM, and public data sources
ISO/RTO
CAISO
Market
ISO/RTO Member
NERC Region
WECC — Western Electricity Coordinating Council
Balancing Authority
−10.2K MWh
Net Charging
-117.5K MWh
Annual Net Energy
-2.0%
Capacity Factor
Positive values indicate net discharge (generation exceeds station load). Negative values indicate net charging. Pure battery storage plants are typically net negative due to round-trip efficiency losses.
2023
$1,361/kW
Est. Construction Cost
Total estimated cost: $925.5M
Market Position
ISO/RTO Market
CAISO
LMP Node
ROMOLA_7_004
Pricing Hub
TH_SP15_GEN-APND
Location Type
Pricing Node
Node Source
Curated node match
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Grid Voltage
500.0 kV
Regulatory Status
NR — Non-Regulated
Entity Type
Independent Power Producer
Sector
IPP Non-CHP